Labor Relations Manager

Reporting to the Senior Director, Labor Relations of the Company and dotted line into the Program Director of a key business group, the Labor Relations Manager  will be responsible for managing and/or providing Labor Relations support to a key business group in California and serve as Chief Negotiator in all collective bargaining agreement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, grievances, and NLRB activities pertaining to this business group. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills to advise management, oversee labor relations programs and ensure compliance across the board. The successful candidate utilizes experience or labor relations expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and can affect short-term and long-term business goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Build strong partnerships with the Program management team and union leadership through the resolution of employee grievances, contract negotiations and contract interpretation.
• Administer and interpret Collective Bargaining Agreements across assigned state and/or federal government contracts located in California.  Serving as Company advocate for all facets of grievance and arbitration management.
• Serve as chief spokesperson/negotiator in assigned  contract negotiations and lead the development of negotiations strategy in collaboration with Management and HR teams.  .
• Oversee training programs and conduct supervisor and management training in conjunction with other Labor Relations, Human Resources and Legal colleagues regarding law labor compliance.
• Oversee and conduct risk assessments; advising leadership and management on ways to reduce potential liabilities.
• Manage and advise on grievances and charges related to the National Labor Relations Act within assigned contract(s). 
• Partner with Human Resources and other cross-functional teams across the business sector to ensure compliance and adherence to all CBA’s. 
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Labor Relations or Human Resources or a behavioral science and at least 5  years of progressive Labor Relations work experience within the state of California. 
• Experience as Chief Negotiator in Union negotiations for at least 5 years.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Davis Bacon Act, the National Labor Relations and Fair labor Standards Acts,  OSHA and EEO.
• Demonstrated supervisory, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills and more importantly must possess excellent negotiation skills. Ability to work effectively in a diverse group.
• Possess working knowledge of data processing and integrated software applications and ability to perform detail-oriented work. 

Preferred Skills:

• Proven experience serving as a coach to senior leaders for their organizations on LR matters.
• Adapting well to change and working collaboratively with strategic influence to drive LR initiatives across assigned business groups within the Company.
• Ability to develop and present to senior company leaders and government agencies data-driven solutions that will effectively advance business strategies and drive change.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. 

• Position is physically based near Sacramento, California.  This is not a remote based position. 

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.